Mimi’s Cafe

We had breakfast here this morning. The food was spot on as usual.
Always busy which is great to see.
We had the absolute pleasure of having Brooke as our server this morning. Brooke is a newbie to
Mimi’s but not to the Restaurant business.
My husband really enjoyed her too.
We will be back to see Brooke and to enjoy another delicious meal.
Dawn and Mark
Scottsdale, AZ

Absolutely one of the worst staff experiences I have ever witnessed. An elderly couple politely asked about the meal special they had heard about on Channel 3. The reason for their visit this evening, the waitress impatiently responding that there are NO veterans discounts on memorial day and would be happy to get a manager to reiterate her point. The manager did come to the table again with an impatient attitude saying he knew of no such promotion, etc… After the staff stood in back loudly making fun of the elderly couple for around ten minutes he came back to clarify that after some «research» there was in fact no promotion. The confused couple left after paying their bill only again to be mocked as they walked out the door…
If you are a veteran, have respect for one or god bless had the pleasure to know a fallen soldier I would suggest never visiting this establishment!

The waitress in the bar today was very unhappy when we sat down in her area. That she made apparent. She is clearly unhappy with waiting on People as I could hear here complaining to a guy at the bar. I really love the food here but the service is terrible. There was a long black hair in my salad too :(

I am happy to report that Mimi’s Café seems to have recovered from the disastrous menu change of a few years ago, and it is back to being the Mimi’s Café that I enjoyed so much previously. If only they would bring back red bean and sausage soup. ..

We just left and I have to say it was awful. There is a picture of baked Chicken on the menu that looks beautiful. Well, that is not what you get. They put a dollop of butter with a very few herbs in it and it melts and runs off the chicken onto the plate. Small potatoes are awful. Small salad for $ 2.95 extra. The waitress had 4 tables and just couldn’t handle them. Too many good restaurants in Scottsdale. Sorry to say this is not one of them.

Our visit started out a little rough… no booths and no Meyer Lemon Mussels, but the manager and waiter could not have been nicer. We settled for Quiche, Chicken Pot Pie and the Chicken Crepes, and all were very good. The mini muffins they serve with the meals are great… we would have liked them to be warm like the rolls, but they made up for that in taste. The Corn Chowder was very good and the side salads were a nice size and the dressing was not to vinegary like many vinegrettes. We will def be back, but will come a little earlier for a coveted booth and to make sure we get to try the Mussels.

I don’t normally eat at any type of chain but I was with people who really wanted to go here. It was overall underwhelming and would have been a one star had the manager not taken care of the issues. The food was so-​so my burger was passable but not cooked the way I ordered. Our appetizers NEVER arrived while people around us who got there later and were being served by the same server got their food. We had to ask multiple times for soda. The last straw was my friend finding MULTIPLE hairs at the bottom of her meal. IT WAS GROSS. We finally asked for the manager and he did right by basically comping the entire check.
Having worked in restaurants and the service for some time I asked him to share some feedback with his waitress. Yes there were screw-​ups but they could have been mitigated easily with bread, and at least keeping waters and soda filled. No steps were taken to extend good service except for «I’m sorry». In the end the Manager did well but I won’t be eating here again.

Traveling with kids and a group of parents that You just know is difficult when you have to choose a place GOOD to everybody. Let me tell you Mimmi’s Café is the place. I have a delicious meal: Tomatoes basil soup, salmon salad and a Glass of wine of the house. Boys have Fried Crunchy Chicken and Waffles and others hamburgers or chicken platters. Everybody was happy for less than 45 per family, tip included.

I just love this place. Us old guys eat here every Friday. Stephanie is our wonderful server and takes great care of us. The food is awesome as well.

Booooooo! This place was a ghost town and past its prime. Boring food lame atmosphere. Not my cup of tea. But if you’re in your eighties you may just love this.

Decent food at decent prices. French onion soup is very good, as are their Cobb salad, muffins and quiches. The half-​roasted chicken with frites was just okay — pretty bland and the fries were too mushy. Service is hit or miss, depending on when you go and who your server is. They’re always polite but can be sloooow.

I usually like this place, but on this visit I was a little unsatisfied with the service. The waiter spoke very softly and could not understand him, then he brought me the wrong order and during our meal a different waitress came to refill my drink and left the pitcher at our table which was a little odd.

Stopped in on Father’s Day and was worried there would be a long wait, but was seated right away. Loved the atmosphere, it made me feel so relaxed. The place was clean and service was good. The food was amazing, I had the bacon avocado omelette and my mom had the quiche. We will be back, and next time we will try the muffins.

I came to this restaurant for a late lunch (around 3 PM) and the service was pretty slow considering that there was no one in the waiting area of the restaurant and only a hand full of tables seated. The service was lacking; I asked the waitress to refill my water on multiple occasions but never got a refill. She literally only took my order, brought out the food, and handed us our bill.
Aside from the service, my Cobb Salad was full of flavor. I chose to get the wine vinaigrette, which adds lots of flavor to the salad without over powering it. The dressing is also low in calories which is an added bonus! My boyfriend got the Chicken Tillamook Cheddar Mac. It was a little bit disappointing because the dish was on the dry side. The cheese flavor was as expected as it was Tillamook cheddar! The chicken just needs to not be so overcooked, then the dish would be much better.
Over all, I gave the restaurant extra stars just because I enjoyed my salad so much. I honestly wouldn’t come here for anything else.

My Elderly Aunt was visiting from out of town this week and we took her to Mimi’s last night. There were 5 of us in our party. In the past, Mimi’s has had great food and service and our kids love the menu.
Not so anymore, I was downright embarrassed by the waitress and the lousy food.
First, I asked for lemon with my iced tea and the waitress never brought it. The restaurant was nearly empty on a Friday night so she was not busy.
The iced tea had a funky «off» taste so my husband and I asked if we could have two coke’s instead. She obliged, but insisted that the tea was fresh. If I had a lab nearby, I would bet the tea was old and loaded with bacteria.
Secondly, the waitress never took the «old» tea when she brought the replacements. The tables are small enough without the extra dishes cluttering everywhere. My Aunt even commented on not having room at the table and the waitress seemed clueless.
When our «medium well» burgers arrived they were raw inside! We sent them back, which I hate to do because I fear retaliation from the kitchen. My Aunt (has very little strength in her hands) asked the waitress if she would put her chicken pot pie in a 2-​go container for her. This clearly pissed off the waitress and she made a snarky remark, grabbed the container and walked away. I am afraid to reheat this after we could clearly see her anger toward my Aunt.
Overall, the experience was embarrassing, expensive, and a huge REGRET. We will never eat at Mimi’s again. BTW, we asked for more bread at the table and we were charged as it was added to our bill and sent in a to go bag. WTF???

My grandparents love this place! I am originally from Minnesota and we had a place called Perkins. This feels like Perkins ran away with a French man and had a baby. The food is standard to what you would see at an average American restaurant but with a French flair. I’ve had a few different things since it’s one of my grandparents favorite places to eat. The pot pie is massive so be sure you go hungry. It’s good but you really need to be ready for a large meal. They have decent sandwiches but nothing I’ve had has really blown me away yet. I really enjoy it because my grandparents enjoy it. If you need somewhere to take your parents or grandparents this is the spot!

Usually I’m a pretty big Mimi’s Café fan. Usually… However, last night was a disappointment.
Our server was friendly and attentive, however, my mom’s calamari came out like 10 minutes before my dad’s and my meal. That was her main meal. We encouraged her to start stabbing those rings, but she sat and waited for us. My dad ordered a side salad. Didn’t come. Had to ask for it and then came, but after steak/​fries arrival. I ordered Mediterranean salad w/​Clam Chowder. I had to remind the server about my soup. Five minutes later, she came back empty-​handed and announced they were out. That’s fine — it wasn’t meant to be.
My salad included their WONDERFUL muffins. Again, had to remind server about this crucial part, as I’m infatuated w/​the Honey Bran muffins. I took it home and violated it.
About 15 – 20 minutes upon departure, I had sharp stabbing pains in my chest area. I took 2 Tums and it took the edge off. Took 2 more. Finally gone. They must have tossed battery acid w/​their vinaigrette?!? Smmhhh
Sorry, Mimi’s — not gonna be back anytime soon.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF DINING AT Mimi’s Café & Bistro:
1. Thou shall not get upset when the restaurant is half empty on a Saturday night but they take your name in the front of the restaurant and have you wait 9 minutes while you are staring at empty tables.
2. Thou shalt not expect to be given a lipstick-​free beer glass. Thou shalt expect the waitress to tell you these are water spots and not lipstick. (Are there red water spots?)
3. Thou shalt not expect to be given small dishes to put your bread on. Thou shalt expect the waitress to slam them down when she finally brings them to you two at a time so you can do her job and pass the dish to the other diner.
4. Thou shalt expect the waitress to be shocked when you ask her if your «steak & frites» comes with a peppercorn sauce. «A SAUCE ON STEAK???» (Yes, just like in Paris. Isn’t this a French-​themed restaurant?)
5. Thou shalt not expect your «frites» to be fried extra crispy as you requested and instead you receive them «al dente».
6. Thou shalt not expect your waitress to be available for an extended period of time. When you finally get another staffer to get your waitress, you could hear her from the kitchen asking: DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY WANT?
7. Thou shalt not expect to be given a choice when you order tea. Thou shalt expect the waitress to make the decision for you.
8. Thou shalt expect to be given a teapot with a broken top so that the steam coming out of the hole can keep you alert and on your toes.
9.Thou shalt not expect to receive a ballpoint pen with ink in it to indicate a tip and sign your bill.
10. Thou shalt not be lured by BOGO (with purchase of two beverages) coupons to get a «FREE» meal at Mimi“s.
FREE IS NOT FREE when you can’t enjoy a night out because of mediocre food and Abysmal service.
Au revoir pour toujours!!!

When Mimi’s was bought by the French company LeDuff America, Inc. («LDA») a US based subsidiary of Groupe LeDuff SA, headquartered in Rennes, France over eighteen months ago, I thought wow, finally they’ll fix this place up. D’oh
If you don’t know Le Duff America, their brands in North America and France include Brioche Doree, Café Del Arté, La Madeleine Country French Café, Bruegger’s Bagels, Timothy’s Coffee and Michel’s Baguette. We fondly remember La Madeleine from living in other parts of the US and had such high hopes for our dinner here last evening
So… what Unilocal rating would you give a french themed restaurant that forgets to add the bacon and cheese to their Quiche Lorraine?
That’s right. No Gruyère, or even Swiss cheese. Just a fluffy egg mixture in a crust shell (see photo). I could go on and discuss the absent-​minded, exceptionally slow service or a variety of other issues.
Let just say I do not enjoy writing One Star reviews, and leave it at that.
They do deserve at least one star for their delicious muffins. Otherwise, it would be a zero. Sorry!

I’ve been patronizing Mimi’s for over 30 years and I am sad to report that they have finally reached their lowest point, at least at this location. I have always been a BIG fan of Mimi’s but this latest visit for a late breakfast on a Sunday morning was the most disappointing visit ever. After almost a 20 minute wait we were finally seated even though the restaurant did not appear to be full. The young girls who were taking names and seating customers didn’t seem to know what they were doing. Despite giving us one of those ridiculous vibrating devices with flashing red lights, they came outside at least twice looking for someone they could not find.
The biggest disappointment was the cost of our breakfast dishes for what we received. We each ordered a mimosa with a low end sparkling wine which cost almost $ 8 each. My wife ordered their bacon apple waffles which were very good and tasty but there were only 3 tiny waffles about the diameter of a tennis ball. .. completely bare and accompanied by the tiny cup of syrup with chopped apples and bacon bits. I have a French variation of eggs Benedict which was also pretty tasty but pricey for two small poached eggs on some seasoned mashed potatoes and spinach.
Our server was efficient but somewhat intense and not very personable. Even the carpet in the dining area appeared dirty and unkempt. Just not a great experience. Probably won’t return to ANY Mimi’s for some time because they have definitely lost their edge and reputation as an upscale value chain restaurant.
Although I am a budding senior citizen (my wife is NOT) I’m beginning to feel out of place at Mimi’s which is often populated by a sea of white hairs and snow birds who don’t seem to mind their mediocre, high priced fare set in a sort of Disneyesque French atmosphere. It just doesn’t resonate with me anymore and it doesn’t feel at all upscale middle of the road like it used when they first opened restaurants in So Cal where I used to live.